ADF Higher Education Advance Standing Scheme - RMIT University
RMIT University is one of Australia 's original and leading educational institutions, producing some of Australia 's most employable graduates. As an innovative, global university of technology, with its heart in the city of Melbourne , RMIT has an international reputation for excellence in work-relevant education and high quality research, and engagement with the needs of industry and community.
With more than 60,000 students studying at RMIT campuses in Melbourne and regional Victoria, in Vietnam , online, by distance education, and at partner institutions throughout the world, the University is one of the largest in the country. It has built a worldwide reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education and research. A vibrant alumni community now stretches across more than 100 countries.
Australian Defence Force Higher Education Advanced Standing Scheme
Note that:
• Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor level degree. Candidates who do not hold a bachelor degree will be considered for admission to postgraduate programs on a case by case basis by the appropriate selection officer. In all cases the candidate must have had a minimum of five years full-time equivalent relevant work experience.
• RMIT policy on recognised prior learning stipulates that students must complete a minimum of half the credit points (cp) that comprise a postgraduate award (generally 72cp from 144cp).
ADF Qualification |
RMIT program and code |
Credit granted |
Requirements to complete |
Graduate Diploma in Management (Defence Studies) |
MC162 Master of Business Administration (Executive) |
36cp for the Graduate Diploma in Management and 12cp for any other diploma or officer training |
96cp (equivalent to two semesters |
Graduate Certificate in • Aerospace Power (RAAF, draft). |
MC045 Master of Aviation Industry Management |
48cp (equivalent to one semester) |
96cp (equivalent to two semesters) |
Graduate Diploma of • Aerospace Power (RAAF, draft); or • Aviation Engineering Management (RAN). |
MC045 Master of Aviation Industry Management |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) |
Graduate Certificate of • Communications and Information Systems Management (RAN); or • Telecommunications and Information Systems Management (Army). |
MC042 Master of Engineering (Telecommunication Engineering) |
48cp (equivalent to one semester) |
96cp (equivalent to two semesters) |
Graduate Diploma of • Telecommunications and Information Systems Management (Army) |
MC042 Master of Engineering (Telecommunication Engineering) |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) |
Graduate Diploma of • Electronic Engineering Management (RAN) |
MC043 Master of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) |
Graduate Diploma of • Logistics Management (Army and RAN); or • Marine Engineering Management (RAN); or • Resource Management (Army, 5 versions); or • Technology Management (Army). |
MC046 Master of Engineering (Systems Engineering)
MC052 Master of Engineering (Management)
MC054 Master of Engineering (Integrated Logistics Management) |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) comprising 2 core courses and four elective courses |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) |
Graduate Diploma of • Hydrographic Surveying |
MC058 Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information) |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) comprising GEOM2072 Dissertation (48cp), GEOM2071 Research Methods (12cp) and GEOM1159 GIS Fundamentals (12cp) |
72cp (equivalent to one and one half semesters) |
Further details
Further details about RMIT Programs and entrance requirements can be found at: